How to travel from London to Dorchester

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Dorchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 114 miles (184 km)

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$52

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$23

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2h 35m

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4h 20m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Dorchester is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dorchester:

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dorchester costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dorchester costing on average $299 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dorchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 10h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Dorchester including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Dorchester among Omio's users.

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from London to Dorchester

How to get from London to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Dorchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL80102
    10:35 AM2h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:04 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL80102
    10:35 AM2h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:04 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL80102
    10:35 AM2h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    1:04 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL80092
    9:35 AM2h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:04 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80234
    10:05 AM2h44
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:49 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80234
    10:05 AM2h45
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    12:50 PMDorchester South (DCH)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035
    4:00 PM4h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:10 PMDorchester, South Railway Station
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX035
    2:25 PM5h45
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    8:10 PMDorchester, South Railway Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8700+LoganairBA4073
    7:00 AM5h50
    London City Airport
    12:50 PMExeter International Airport
    $5041One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1328+LoganairBA4085
    9:10 AM8h10
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:20 PMExeter International Airport
    $5401One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1326+LoganairBA4085
    7:05 AM10h15
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:20 PMExeter International Airport
    $5401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Dorchester

Travel to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Dorchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Dorchester including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Dorchester is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Dorchester:

A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dorchester costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $276 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dorchester costing on average $299 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from London to Dorchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 10h 31m.

The distance from London to Dorchester is approximately 114 miles (184 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Dorchester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Dorchester:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Dorchester South (DCH).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Dorchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Dorchester by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Dorchester by train.
Omio customers who travel from London to Dorchester often also extend their vacation to go to Bournemouth, Poole, Bristol, Wareham, Christchurch. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dorchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dorchester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Dorchester's historical sites, museums, and local attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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